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Any thoughts? Here are the matchups:
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_y...Q--?slug=nbaplayoffschedule&prov=st&type-lgns
A very interesting post-season this year. Usually the only interest is in the West with the one East team usually getting the job done easily, but it isn't as cut and dry this year.
Boston @ Indiana - Indiana should have this one in the bag. They notoriously drop a game in the first series, but that shouldn't be a problem. The Celtics aren't too good this year without Walker and his trade replacements being injured, but trading off big men for a player to back up Pierce was just a bizarre decision. Tip: Pacers in 5
New York @ New Jersey - New Jersey have the experience, but they've got a few injury concerns, namely Kidd. If he plays, he'll nullify Marbury and the Knicks will go nowhere. Tip: Nets in 4, 6 if Kidd misses some.
Milwaukee @ Detroit - The Pistons should hold out the Bucks offence in pretty fine style. I wasn't willing to go off on them this year in the playoffs, but this is a perfect draw for them to get thier confidence up. Only Redd really needs to be worried about on a big scale, that's if Van Horn doesn't get any consistency going. Pistons in 5.
New Orleans @ Miami - Probably a battle between the most even teams in the first round of the East, both teams re-building and will be better for the trip. I like the looks of Miami and I can't go past them. Heat in 7
Denver @ Minnesota - The Wolves still haven't won a playoff series have they? Wont matter, I like the Nuggets, but Garnett and Sprewell will kill some demons here. Nuggets are young and will learn a huge lesson here. T-Wolves in 4, 6 if a Mutombo like Seattle killing occurs.
Houston @ Lakers - Interesting matchup, Ming likes O'Neal but this year saw a slight adjustment in their head-to-head matchups. Francis isn't having a great year and Bryant looks to be in some form. Too much experience in LA's lineup will go a long way. Lakers in 5.
Memphis @ San Antonio - The Spurs are now a playoff hardened team and should dominate the overachievers here. Duncan has probably already lost the MVP to Garnett, so he'll be keen. Spurs in 4.
Dallas @ Sacramento - Probably the matchup of the first round. The Kings have an edge in defence and they both like to score, but they are slumping... especially since Webber got back into the lineup. I just love watching the Mavs play and us Laker fans have to hate the Kings: Mavericks in 7.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_y...Q--?slug=nbaplayoffschedule&prov=st&type-lgns
A very interesting post-season this year. Usually the only interest is in the West with the one East team usually getting the job done easily, but it isn't as cut and dry this year.
Boston @ Indiana - Indiana should have this one in the bag. They notoriously drop a game in the first series, but that shouldn't be a problem. The Celtics aren't too good this year without Walker and his trade replacements being injured, but trading off big men for a player to back up Pierce was just a bizarre decision. Tip: Pacers in 5
New York @ New Jersey - New Jersey have the experience, but they've got a few injury concerns, namely Kidd. If he plays, he'll nullify Marbury and the Knicks will go nowhere. Tip: Nets in 4, 6 if Kidd misses some.
Milwaukee @ Detroit - The Pistons should hold out the Bucks offence in pretty fine style. I wasn't willing to go off on them this year in the playoffs, but this is a perfect draw for them to get thier confidence up. Only Redd really needs to be worried about on a big scale, that's if Van Horn doesn't get any consistency going. Pistons in 5.
New Orleans @ Miami - Probably a battle between the most even teams in the first round of the East, both teams re-building and will be better for the trip. I like the looks of Miami and I can't go past them. Heat in 7
Denver @ Minnesota - The Wolves still haven't won a playoff series have they? Wont matter, I like the Nuggets, but Garnett and Sprewell will kill some demons here. Nuggets are young and will learn a huge lesson here. T-Wolves in 4, 6 if a Mutombo like Seattle killing occurs.
Houston @ Lakers - Interesting matchup, Ming likes O'Neal but this year saw a slight adjustment in their head-to-head matchups. Francis isn't having a great year and Bryant looks to be in some form. Too much experience in LA's lineup will go a long way. Lakers in 5.
Memphis @ San Antonio - The Spurs are now a playoff hardened team and should dominate the overachievers here. Duncan has probably already lost the MVP to Garnett, so he'll be keen. Spurs in 4.
Dallas @ Sacramento - Probably the matchup of the first round. The Kings have an edge in defence and they both like to score, but they are slumping... especially since Webber got back into the lineup. I just love watching the Mavs play and us Laker fans have to hate the Kings: Mavericks in 7.
